Changing iPhone name in iTunes

**X242** · 01-09-2011, 11:11 AM

If I wanted to change the name of my iPhone 3Gs in iTunes would that cause any problems to saved SHSH for restore or to any of my apps/media specifically with iTunes being able to recognize it?

Just wondered before I attempt this.

Thanks

**Cowboy** · 01-09-2011, 01:02 PM

I think you can do this by right clicking the phone icon in itunes

**Frostbite** · 01-09-2011, 07:29 PM

To answer your question, no it won't affect anything. All the things you just mentioned are tied into your unique identifier on the Logic Board of your phone.

**Stray** · 01-09-2011, 07:30 PM

Yeah westerman is right. So is frostbite. I think you can double tap the name too.

**Cowboy** · 01-09-2011, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by STRAYunINFIDEL

Yeah westerman is right. So is frostbite. I think you can double tap the name too.

Thanks for the back up man

**Simon** · 01-09-2011, 07:32 PM

Double tap is where its at

**Stray** · 01-09-2011, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by Westerman

Thanks for the back up man

No prob.

lol

**X242** · 01-10-2011, 08:04 AM

Thanks frostbite, that is exactly what concerned me--phone identity vs phone name.
Thanks so much!

**Mes** · 01-10-2011, 08:21 AM

There is a unhidden advantage. iTunes backups are stored by the name. Changing the name (and sync/backup) creates a new backup set and retains the old. Good for restoring with different installed sets.

**Frostbite** · 01-10-2011, 09:27 AM

^ Tis true

**X242** · 01-10-2011, 08:00 PM

Amazing..I was not aware of that, good tip indeed THANKS!

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